A museum that chronicles the interesting and often dark history of the London docklands, once one of the major trading ports of the world.

A student driver's nightmare.

This striking statue brings a scene from the African savannah into central London.

This distinctive bug-like bridge is made of recycled horseshoes.

A lingering bit of Space Race nostalgia lies in the middle of the desert.

The Origin of On the Origin of Species.

The largest and most famous wax anatomical collection anywhere in the world.

An incredible menagerie of more than 3 million taxidermied animals at the oldest science museum in Europe.

The oldest operating pharmacy in the world features 800-year-old recipes.

This restaurant proudly displays bread signed by the 39th president.

One of the oldest family businesses in Reykjavík serves lamb-based hot dogs.

Ride a mechanical corn dog at the alleged birthplace of America's favorite deep-fried wiener.

A copy of the famous statue can be found in this Florence piazza, along with one of the most breathtaking views of the city below.

The middle finger of modernity.

Over 50 exquisite hand-painted Renaissance maps decorate a Medici storage room.

The famous sculptor left his mark on this Italian wall in an internationally protected example of street art.

The famous sculptor had a hand in this imposing fortress.

The cheese slicer may be a Norwegian invention, but the biggest ones in the world are found in Sweden.

One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.

This subterranean shrine beneath a bike rental store celebrates the iconic Italian scooter.

This former Roman Catholic Church still contains the embalmed hearts and organs of 22 popes.

Inside this McDonald's you can dine on your Big Mac and fries next to a 2,500-year-old Roman wall.

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.

This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.